weatherproof

[weth-er-proof]

adjective

1. able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.

verb (used with object)

1. to make (something) weatherproof.

weatherproof

/ ˈwɛðəˌpruːf /

adjective

1. designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration

verb

1. (tr) to render (something) weatherproof

Other Word Forms

• weatherproofness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of weatherproof¹

First recorded in 1610–20; weather + -proof

Example Sentences

Consumer watchdogs also believe more policyholders would be incentivized to weatherproof their homes if insurers offered discounts for people who took these mitigation measures into their own hands.

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These army-green, weatherproof devices are about the size of a Kleenex box, and typically strapped to a tree while they record virtually anything within earshot.

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The agency decided against using animal fur because “we wanted to make sure that it remained completely weatherproof,” he said.

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The cubes are made of weatherproof steel, weighing a collective 156 tons.

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The challenge will be translating these delicate structures of beadwork, textiles and paint into four weatherproof sculptures that will gaze upon museum visitors from their plinths above Fifth Avenue.

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